Provenance

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Critics Ratings

'Cooler site & exceedingly chalky soils interplanted with old-vine chenin & palomino ensures ample acidity in almost equal 2013 blend. Spicy intrigue adds to quiet complexity, while lower acid, higher alcohol than 2012 (4.5 stars) leaves softer, sweeter than usual impression.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2015, 5*

'Packed with yellow apple chutney, white ginger, green almond and glazed pear notes at the core, this shows subtle verbena, talc, blanched almond and honeysuckle flavors that ripple through the pure finish. Chenin Blanc and Palomino.' - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 93/100 (Feb 2015)

'The 2013 Old Vine Series Skerpioen, a Chenin Blanc and Palomino field blend, has a light, distant bouquet with scents of Mirabelle, lime cordial and a touch of dried quince. The palate is well balanced with a peppery touch on the entry, crisp acidity with notes of Mirin and white pepper towards the finish. Very fine.' - Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, 90/100 (Oct 2014)

'A west coast blend of Palomino and Chenin Blanc that (appropriately enough) has a salty tang and a bready, yeasty flavour that's reminiscent of Manzanilla Sherry. Sappy, precise and subtly oaked, the wine has flavours and aromas of candle wax, honeysuckle and passion fruit. Another very complex white from Eben Sadie.' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2014, 94/100